Personally, I dream of a country, where dreams are possible. It’s not such an impossible dream, except that dreams-come-true among us Filipinos remain exceptional, not quite common. What I’d like to see in 2025 is more opportunities for Filipinos to seek a life that makes the most of...
FINDING ANSWERS It’s now Christmas Eve and most people, whether Christians or non-Christians, can be so immersed in celebrating the most joyous time of the year when abundance of love and generosity binds humanity. At the heart of the worldwide celebration lies the birth of our Savior Jesus...
Senator Francis Tolentino led on Monday, Dec. 23, the distribution of 8,722 loan condonation certificates to 7,225 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) from the provinces of Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Norte, and Surigao del Sur. For the senator, this is the "best Aguinaldo" or Christmas gift for...
Senator Loren Legarda commemorated the 21st anniversary of the landmark Republic Act (RA) No. 9231 or the Anti-Child Labor Law and underscored its positive impact in reducing child labor in the country as recently reported by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). Legarda is the principal...
Senator Francis Tolentino criticized the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) for its apparent inefficiency in managing power rate resets. Tolentino has expressed serious concerns over the agency, noting how it handled the rate reset process for Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), zeroing in on its lack...
For Senator Imee Marcos, President Marcos' veto powers are not enough to resolve the deep problems entrenched in the "very bad" P6.352-trillion 2025 General Appropriations Bill (GAB). "Di sapat ang line item veto kasi malalim at matindi ang problema ng very bad budget na ito (The line item veto is...
For senators, Mary Jane Veloso's repatriation shows the Philippine government's commitment to the welfare of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero hopes that Veloso’s repatriation is only the first of many Filipinos similarly situated in various parts of the...
The Senate approved on Monday, December 16, the Economy, Planning, and Development Act, which elevates the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) into a full-fledged department under the name Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev). Sen. Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri...
FINDING ANSWERS The elevation of Pablo Virgilio David to the rank of cardinal is certainly appropriate for a towering figure whose legacy of courage ought to inspire admiration and pride among the Filipino faithful. In the rich tapestry of Catholicism, his name now shines brightly as he was among...
Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri Dignitaries, legislators, and peace advocates trooped to the old Senate Session Hall at the National Museum of Fine Arts recently for the launch of Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri’s The Road to Peace: Crafting the Bangsamoro Organic Law . Senator Juan...
The Senate on Monday, December 16, concurred with the ratification of the agreement between the Philippines and Japan concerning the facilitation of reciprocal access and cooperation between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Self-Defense Forces of Japan. Senate Resolution No. 1248,...
Senator Imee Marcos appealed to his brother, President Marcos to scrutinize the proposed P6.352-trillion 2025 General Appropriations Bill (GAB) before signing it. "Nananawagan ako sa aking kapatid, ang ating mahal na Pangulong Bongbong - kung mahina ang aking boses mag-isa, ngayon nawa ay marinig...
